Senate Confirms Frank Kendall to Lead Air Force
Frank Kendall III, President Joe Biden s nominee to be secretary of the Air Force, appears for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
26 Jul 2021
The Senate on Monday confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick to be the next top civilian to lead the U.S. Air Force.
Despite facing several holds during the confirmation process, senators ultimately voted to confirm Frank Kendall as the service’s 26th Air Force secretary. Kendall, 72, will replace John Roth, who is currently the acting Air Force secretary. Barbara Barrett, who served as the fourth female Air Force secretary and succeeded Heather Wilson, was the last person to fill the role with Senate approval.
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